Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software
KnowBe4 vs Hoxhunt
KnowBe4 leads on 0 checks, Hoxhunt on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKnowBe4 · 9.4/10
- Most featuresKnowBe4 · 5 of 5
KnowBe4 scores higher on our rubric for security awareness training software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
KnowBe4 is the better fit for broad enterprise awareness programs. Hoxhunt is the better fit for multichannel, multilingual employee training.
- KnowBe4 fits best
Broad enterprise awareness programs
- Hoxhunt fits best
Multichannel, multilingual employee training
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Side by side
| Feature | KnowBe4 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Hoxhunt 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Security Awareness Training Software | #2 in Security Awareness Training Software |
| Best for | Broad enterprise awareness programs | Multichannel, multilingual employee training |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.40/seat/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features KnowBe4 5/5 · Hoxhunt 4/5 | ||
| Phishing simulations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phish reporting button | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated training | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk scoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Course languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a cloud platform for organizations that train employees to identify and respond to phishing and other social-engineering threats. It combines simulated phishing campaigns, security awareness and… Read the review → |
Hoxhunt is a cloud-based security awareness and human risk management platform for organizations. It combines adaptive phishing simulations, automated security awareness training, suspicious-message reporting, behavioral insights, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
KnowBe4 — where it wins
- Unlimited phishing tests and automated training campaigns
- Risk scores for users, groups, and organizations
- Microsoft 365, Google, Okta, and Proofpoint integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Advanced risk scoring requires SAT Advanced
- Pricing may vary by region and is listed for a 3-year term
Hoxhunt — where it wins
- Adaptive phishing simulations span email, SMS, phone calls, and Teams.
- Automated training supports targeting, scheduling, reminders, and personalization.
- Outlook, Gmail, SSO, SCIM, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales and depends on employee count and capabilities.
- A free-plan option is not part of the stated pricing model.
- Its scope centers on security awareness and human risk management.
- KnowBe49.4/10 · Paid
A broad security awareness platform with phishing tests, automated training, and risk scoring.
Visit KnowBe4Full verdict → - Hoxhunt9.3/10 · Pricing on request
A multilingual, multichannel training platform with adaptive phishing simulations and automated learning.
Visit HoxhuntFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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